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198656 minPG-13documentary

Olympus Rally 1986

198656 minPG-13documentary

Two drivers compete fiercely in the 1986 World Rally Drivers’ Championship, with Juha Kankkunen and Markku Alen racing through Washington State's forests.

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Two drivers compete fiercely in the 1986 World Rally Drivers’ Championship, with Juha Kankkunen and Markku Alen racing through Washington State's forests.

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Juha Kankkunen and Markku Alen raced through the forests of Washington State during the 1986 Olympus Rally, both vying for the World Rally Drivers’ Championship. As they navigated the challenging terrain, local driver John Buffum in an Audi Quattro provided strong competition. The event unfolded amid political tensions, as Peugeot protested their exclusion from the San Remo event, which impacted the championship standings. The outcome of the rally would ultimately be overshadowed by a decision from the FISA court later that month.

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